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When is the best time to visit Salta?
In general the best time to visit Salta is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, November, December, while the coldest months are May, June, July.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is January, November, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +79°F in December and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is February, March, April with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Salta in different months
This is the average weather in Salta for each month based on historic data:
July, August, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +72°F during September.
In January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 202 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 353 mm in January.
Climate in Salta
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Salta for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +93°F | +91°F | +90°F | +86°F | +86°F | +88°F | +88°F | +93°F | +95°F | +99°F | +97°F | +97°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +79°F | +77°F | +73°F | +70°F | +66°F | +63°F | +64°F | +68°F | +72°F | +75°F | +77°F | +79°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +48°F | +43°F | +43°F | +37°F | +32°F | +23°F | +19°F | +27°F | +25°F | +37°F | +37°F | +48°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 84 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 85 | 78 | 73 | 71 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 82 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 353 | 310 | 343 | 222 | 117 | 55 | 41 | 52 | 81 | 167 | 237 | 326 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Salta during the whole year:
The hottest month in Salta is December with average maximum temperature going up to +79°F. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +43°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Salta looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Salta is April with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is August with an average humidity of 71%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Salta during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is August with approximately 14 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 52 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 25 rainy days and 353 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Salta during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is July with approximately 1 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salta:
What is the hottest month in Salta?
The hottest month in Salta is December with average maximum temperature of +79°F.
What is the coldest month in Salta?
The coldest month in Salta is June with minimum temperatures of +43°F.
Is Salta worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Salta could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Salta?
if you're looking to visit Salta when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, March, December. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 41 mm of rain.
Other cities in Argentina
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Monthly weather in Salta
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.